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2E USS Iowa BB-61 as built, trials, and "working up". March through July, 1943.
USS Iowa anchored off New York with an ammunition barge tied up at her port quarter. April 7, 1943 - US Navy photo.
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USS Iowa anchored off New York with an ammunition barge tied up on her port. April 7, 1943 - US Navy photo.
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Aerial view of USS Iowa underway while conducting sea trials. April 12, 1943 - 80-G-383699.
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IOWA looking aft from forward superstructure, with USS Lexington CV-16 possibly astern. May 18, 1943 - 80-G-K-6061.
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IOWA's Commanding Officer Captain John L. McCrea inspecting his crew. Spring 1943 - 80-G-K-6121.
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In the all-new Life of a Sailor experience, kids become sailor recruits, building their skills, following the story of a famous sailor, and joining Vicky the Dog on a scavenger hunt through Battleship IOWA.
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